Dennis Sawyer Movies

This short film was created by a group of Indigenous filmmakers at the NFB in 1972 and is essentially a song by Willie Dunn sung by Bob Charlie and...

Filmed on the great Mackenzie River, this short fiction film recreates the amazing voyage of the man who gave his name to it. Following the path...

A discussion on the methods of fishing, marketing, organization and welfare in Norway, with reference to the situation on Fogo Island.

A look at the relationships among the Fogo Island merchants and fishermen, and at the demoralizing effects welfare has on them.

By using film as a catalyst for change, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. This film shows how one of the...

By using film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. In this film, Islander Chris...

The magic island of Fogo, seen from the eyes of the kids and the reason why its inhabitants will never leave it.

By using film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. This film discusses...

William Wells defends the viability of Fogo Island and expresses his apprehension about the exodus of young people.

The Mercer family discusses the pressures that force the young people to leave Fogo Island and their families.

Individuals who have moved away from Fogo Island express their opinions on the life and problems of the Island.

Joe Kinsella talks about the problem of young people leaving Fogo Island after they finish their education.

By using film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns. In this film, some of the...

A record of the founding meeting of the Fogo Island Ship Building and Producer Co-operative.

A discussion about the effects of welfare on Fogo Island residents.

A rollicking Newfoundland party on Fogo Island.

A discussion of the problems and efficacy of a fishermen's cooperative.

The Fogo Island Improvement Committee discusses the building of a speaking platform for the anticipated visit of the Newfoundland premier.

By using film as a means of communication, the people of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, voice some of their daily concerns and thoughts about the future....

This film introduces the Fogo Island/Newfoundland Project series which is an experiment in how film can be a catalyst for social change by serving as...